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Leaks and rendering of a yet unreleased product are usually highly revered as those provide an early glimpse of what’s in the offing. That for the upcoming Google Pixel 3 XL is turning out to be a joke of sorts given the amazing regularity with which the phone is getting revealed, and in some of the most unusual manner as well.
Take for instance the recent development wherein the Pixel 3 XL has been found – of all places – on a Lyft car. The model is a question happens to be a pre-production unit. The credit for the latest revelation goes to the particular Lyft driver who found the phone lying on the back seat after having dropped off a few passengers.
Being referred to as the Anonymous Alligator for the purpose of describing the leak, the phone turned out to be, much to Alligator’s surprise, the Pixel 3 XL that is yet to be formally launched. Initially, Alligator presumed it to be his own Pixel 2 XL though, with the notch on top and the Google logo at the rear, it became immediately clear the phone is none else than the Pixel 3 XL.
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Anonymous Alligator also promptly returned the phone to its rightful owner, but that was not before he snapped a few images of the phone. And from the images that eventually landed up on the world wide web, the tell-tale signs of Google’s upcoming flagship are evident right away.
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- Glass: Corning Gorilla Glass 5, Network: Unlocked World-wide network/carrier compatibility with GSM/EDGE: Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) CDMA EVDO Rev A: BC0/BC1/BC10 WCDMA: W1/W2 Camera Resolution: 12.2MP HDR Support (UHDA certification), 4K Video Recording Rear Camera: 12.2MP dual pixel, f/1.8 aperture, Autofocus and dual pixel phase detection, Optical and electronic image stabilization, Spectral and flicker sensor Dual Front Cameras: 8MP wide angle and normal FoV cameras.
- RAM: 4 GB, Storage Capacity: 64GB, Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (2.5GHz plus 1.6GHz), 64Bit Octa Core Adreno 630 ,Battery: 3430 mAh battery, 18w fast charging, Qi wireless charging, 18w/2A USB Type C charger, Wireless and Location: Wi Fi 2.4GHz plus 5.0GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 LE Materials: Aluminum frame plus hybrid coating, Style: Bar
That includes the quite prominent notch at the top accommodating the dual front cameras. That likely points to a significant upgrade over the single lens 8-megapixel f/2.4 selfie camera that the Pixel 2 XL features. Interestingly, while Google found the zeal to pack in a dual lens front camera, the rear continues with a single lens set up which defies the current trend where dual lens (or even more) is more in vogue at the moment.
As a refresher, we have already seen a Pixel 3 XL getting leaked and unboxed by leaksters in Russia and Ukraine. With that too believed to be pre-production units, it makes us wonder just how many of the Pixel 3 XLs have got misplaced so far. Or when is the next time the phone is getting leaked and in what manner.
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Meanwhile, in another related development, Google has confirmed they don’t have a Pixel smartwatch due for launch this year. This contradicts an earlier report wherein it was being speculated Google will have a Pixel watch for launch during its October event that is slated to launch the new Pixel 3 range of phones. Instead, Google said their priority right now is to help its partners launch a new smartwatch running the new Wear OS.
Quick Recap
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- Attention-grabbing design meets the latest evolution of the Google Pixel Camera on the new Google Pixel 11 Pro XL; Gemini Intelligence helps manage details so you can live in the moment[1]; and the phone is available in two sizes
- Unlocked Android phone gives you the flexibility to change carriers and choose your own data plan: Works with Google Fi, Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, and other major carriers[2]
- Stay informed without looking at your screen: When your phone is face down, Pixel HiLight gently alerts you with subtle glowing lights when your favorite contacts are calling or you’re talking with Gemini; exclusive to Google Pixel 11 Pro phones
- Magic Capture catches the moment as you live it: With just one tap, Pixel 11 Pro captures video and photos, and automatically edits, crops, and unblurs a curated collection, ready to share – and you get the memory of how it felt to be in the moment
- Two new cameras for more brilliant photos: A larger telephoto sensor captures 30% more light for clear, beautiful photos and videos, even in the dark[3]; Pixel’s longest zoom ever helps you capture details from impressive distances[4]
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